tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post4319545609909647368..comments2023-10-31T07:23:10.604-04:00Comments on First Novels Club: Vampire Diaries: Episode 1Donna Gambalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00317767593205769881noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-84906569275757148572010-12-07T07:28:48.957-05:002010-12-07T07:28:48.957-05:00I have only found your awesome commentary now, but...I have only found your awesome commentary now, but I have to say, it's really fun to read and I am excited for the other recaps.<br /><br />And the reason I am commenting on this one. "Is watching Buffy like requiered reading for the show" (I know the quote is rather... loose). Anyhow, that's exactly what I thought when I first started watching the show. Everyone around me started to compare it to twilight and I was like. "Duh, Guys, BUFFY!!!"<br />The whole dynamic is so similar in a really, really awesome way. You got broody Angel, witty Buffy, witch in the making, annoying sibling (who turns out quite alright) and last but not least. Spike, who spend 150 years yearning for a gal, who always loved the vampire, who made him and the he ends up falling for the heroine.<br />It's awesomeLenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-3490401509271295842010-12-02T13:27:10.969-05:002010-12-02T13:27:10.969-05:00I had similar thoughts about the Diaries! I was li...I had similar thoughts about the Diaries! I was like, really? We're going to do this whole read from the diary thing? And then I realized that's why it was called vampire Diaries. Good job, Naomi. Good job.<br /><br />Anyway. I Love this show. I started watching season 2 with my sis and just started watching season 1 with the mum and the sis. So much fun!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09222233412304660376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-558984634978376732009-10-02T03:20:18.825-04:002009-10-02T03:20:18.825-04:00I loved the Vampire Diaries books when i read them...I loved the Vampire Diaries books when i read them a few years ago, and after watching the pilot i was keen to watch the TV Series, but... It was not to be. It has not (and probably will never) aired in New Zealand, so I am waiting avidly for it to come out on DVD, especially after reading all of your reviews ( I am watching vicariously through you).<br />I also enjoy the Buffy/Angel comparisons, as I am a die-hard Joss Whedon Fan.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071070245811467115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-75320797354220263632009-09-12T19:06:10.563-04:002009-09-12T19:06:10.563-04:00Haven't read the books either, but really like...Haven't read the books either, but really liked the pilot. Have a slight annoyance that the best friend is a typical BBF (would like her to end up playing a more instrumental role) and think it's odd that Nina Dobrev wears less makeup than Ian Somerhalder. <br /><br />Fun factoid: Zach is played by an actor who once starred on a Canadian YA soap opera (FIFTEEN); Nina Dobrev is a DEGRASSI: TNG alumnus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-78051075294463400212009-09-11T14:04:43.680-04:002009-09-11T14:04:43.680-04:00I'm hooked! I loved it. I haven't read t...I'm hooked! I loved it. I haven't read the books, but that's probably a plus going into it. Not knowing what to expect.Kim Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418263881244080814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-34680372933836953862009-09-11T09:45:15.536-04:002009-09-11T09:45:15.536-04:00It was so NOT boring! It was awesome I can't w...It was so NOT boring! It was awesome I can't wait for next week!Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-83422829317685668872009-09-11T04:30:49.876-04:002009-09-11T04:30:49.876-04:00I read a review somewhere that said it was boring....I read a review somewhere that said it was boring. But with Ian as a sexy bad boy? I just don't believe it!Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-73060168863928576762009-09-11T03:03:26.403-04:002009-09-11T03:03:26.403-04:00I do believe that my Facebook post says it all abo...I do believe that my Facebook post says it all about this show: Vampire Diaries is made of Win. And, yes I absolutely loved every second of it. My wife was surprised by this fact. <br /><br />I felt that Stefan and Elena's dialogue was mildly reminiscent of Edward and Bella, and I'm almost sure that one of the required readings and watchings for the actors was Twilight. Though, I think you could trace the looks and some of the dialogue all the way back to Interview with the Vampire. Stefan=Louis, Damon=Lestat. I bet we even find out that it was Damon who "made" Stefan.<br /><br />One thing that I'm wondering is if, the Vampire Diaries are doing the series like True Blood is on HBO. What I mean is, are they taking one book, and making it into a season of the show, and if so, are they going to be different enough that reading the books is not going to ruin the series. Eh, what the hell, probably going to get and read them anyway.Ryan S. Kinsgrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709819500632207934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-3821888256723364342009-09-11T01:56:12.893-04:002009-09-11T01:56:12.893-04:00ohhh my goood i abs loved it!!! :D my little broth...ohhh my goood i abs loved it!!! :D my little brother was watching it with me and at one point he turns and looks at me and says.. "what is he supposed to be edward cullen or something?" and omg i almost had a heart attack lol the books have been out like forevar and he compared him to edward cullen lol totally funny :D thanks for posting!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757143067423855476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-63918512219101192132009-09-10T23:08:03.252-04:002009-09-10T23:08:03.252-04:00I'm showing my age, but I remember when I was ...I'm showing my age, but I remember when I was in high school and I watched the first episode of Buffy - hook line sinker done for - this one was good like that. Definitely enjoyed it. Will probably have to re-watch it since my 2 yr old was bouncing on my exercise trampoline squealing "look mama" the whole time and I felt like a complete BM by not paying any attention. I totally got a kick that they were playing some MGMT, so yeah the music was great. So yup - good cast (Speaking of spawn - geez the Damon guy looks like the love child of Rob Lowe), good music, good sets. Hope it stays on track.ParaJunkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11874529185180873346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-57132456457164198562009-09-10T23:04:10.066-04:002009-09-10T23:04:10.066-04:00I must check this out! Glad you enjoyed it so much...I must check this out! Glad you enjoyed it so much :)Book Butterfly (Kim)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04622743685532743469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-80096868329843401722009-09-10T22:34:58.436-04:002009-09-10T22:34:58.436-04:00Hahaha I know! I actually do agree with you that t...Hahaha I know! I actually do agree with you that the music was overpowering but I chose to ignore that fact based on my liking the music so much. So we're cool until they start playing sucky songs then I will get annoyed.<br /><br />And you know...can't have it all, it's tv eye candy!Frankie Diane Mallishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066659801542129040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7144844961496270733.post-77783670149918825302009-09-10T22:13:41.999-04:002009-09-10T22:13:41.999-04:00Why am I not surprised you already posted about th...Why am I not surprised you already posted about this?! Teehee. I enjoyed it a lot, and I'd have been squeeing with obsessive joy if this was on when I was in high school. Although I disagree on two points - (1) The music was a little too overpowering and (2) I actually think Elena's hair is too long for her tiny little face. And could maybe one girl have some meat on her and not be perfect-looking? (Do I sound bitter?) Either way, I'm tuning in next week!Donna Gambalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00317767593205769881noreply@blogger.com